John Circle Associates

18 Jun 25

Thursday papers: Economists say tax rises loom as Reeves gambles on spending boost

And Trump’s ‘done deal’ with China gets cautious welcome on Wall Street. Business and economics Source: City Wire

02 Jun 25

10 top wealth management moves in May

May proved to be a busy month for recruitment across wealth manager investment and business desks. ByNatalia Vasnier Waverton and London & Capital hires RBC Brewin alumnus as wealth head Waverton Investment Management and London & Capital appointed Nick Hammond as head of private wealth. Hammond, who also becomes head…

27 May 25

Expert View: Hill & Smith, Gulf Marine Services, Spire Healthcare, Vesuvius, Henry Boot

Premier Miton: Gulf Marine recovers from near-death experience Gulf Marine Services (GMS) continues to recover from its ‘near-death experience’ and the risks are reducing, says Premier Miton manager Matthew Tillett. He holds the owner of a fleet of lift boats in his £202m Premier Miton UK Value Opportunities fund. The fund flagged its place…

21 May 25

David Kempton Staying cool, adjusting to events and a lot of defense

By David Kempton In the last weeks, under various circumstances, I have met many Americans in the UK and have been surprised at the vehemence of the anti-Trump feelings among traditional Republican and Democrat voters alike, as their businesses are negatively impacted by Trump’s unilateral diktats. Products sourced in China…

14 May 25

iOPEX Technologies Acquires Areya Technologies, a Specialized End-to-End Salesforce Services Provider

Capability-led acquisition affirms iOPEX’s ambition of expanding enterprise transformation offerings with Salesforce expertise in multiple industries. SAN JOSE, Calif. & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–iOPEX Technologies, a global leader in Agentic AI and Automation-driven solutions, makes a strategic, capability-led acquisition of Areya Technologies, a Salesforce Summit Partner providing advisory, implementation, managed services, and AI-integrated Salesforce…

14 Apr 25

Frontline Road Safety Expands National Platform With Acquisition of InfraStripe

DENVER & CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Frontline Road Safety (“Frontline” or the “Company”), the largest provider of pavement marking services in the U.S., today announced that it has acquired InfraStripe, a leading specialty contractor focused on roadway safety solutions, from Soundcore Capital Partners. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.…

Five things to do when a client wants to visit

If you’re self employed or a sole trader, chances are you either work from a) a cafe b) a shared working space c) at home d) quite a small office. Sometimes work will require you, particularly in service-based industries, to cater for clients far larger than yourself, many of whom…

Buying and selling regulated businesses – Key factors to ensure a successful transaction

The asset management industry has seen numerous mergers, acquisitions, and consolidations in recent years. The complexities of these transactions can provide a myriad of challenges, not least, the requirement for regulatory approval. A ‘change in control’ application is thorough and demands considerable resource and time. Incomplete, or inaccurate, applications can…

26 May 24

John Circle Associates’s Expertise in Social Media Mergers & Acquisitions

In the fast-paced world of social media, businesses are continually seeking innovative ways to expand their reach and influence. At John Circle Associates, we specialise in provide Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) consulting services, with a particular focus on the dynamic and ever-evolving social media and finance sector. Our firm’s expertise…